ICARDA; International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas

Communications and Knowledge Management Officer – C4RPWC

ICARDA; International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Ajman • United Arab Emirates

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About the role

  • Serve as ICARDA’s main point of contact for all communications related to the C4RPWC program.
  • Collaborate with C4RPWC technical and communications team to ensure on time implementation of the C4RPWC Communications and Outreach Plan (2025–2027).
  • Manage communications service providers, vendors and consultants to ensure high quality, timely delivery of professional communications products.
  • Ensure all communications adhere to the agreed upon C4RPWC branding guidelines.
  • Manage the C4RPWC visual identity across print, web, and partner materials.
  • Develop/oversee production of press releases, feature stories, videos, brochures, and infographics and/or other projects as needed, highlighting project milestones and impacts.
  • Coordinate quarterly newsletters, annual updates, and progress briefs for stakeholders and donors.
  • Maintain proactive relationships with target media outlets at global, regional, and national levels to promote C4RPWC successes.
  • Draft and pitch stories, coordinate interviews, and manage press events.
  • Prepare media kits, talking points, and Q&As for ICARDA C4RPWC leadership and partners.
  • Track and report on media coverage, social media engagement, and campaign performance.
  • Support communications for events under the project.
  • Manage and regularly update the C4RPWC project webpage on the ICARDA website in close coordination with the ICARDA communications team.
  • Design and execute social media campaigns around major milestones and publications in coordination with ICARDA Digital Communications Officer.
  • Manage the production of multimedia content (videos, photo stories, animations) highlighting scientific innovations and impact.
  • Monitor analytics and optimize digital engagement strategies for maximum visibility.
  • Collaborate closely with project leads, scientists, and country focal points to capture outcomes. Liaise with communication teams of partners (ICIPE, ICBA, ICRISAT, IITA, and others) to harmonize messaging.
  • Provide communications support to joint publications and cross-center initiatives.
  • Support capacity development in communications and knowledge sharing for national and regional partners.
  • Work with scientists to translate data into accessible policy briefs, factsheets, and case studies.
  • Document and disseminate success stories and good practices across project countries.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in communication, marketing, journalism, international relations, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
  • At least five years of progressively responsible experience in communication, media relations and/or knowledge management, preferably within international organizations.
  • Proven experience developing and implementing communication and outreach strategies.
  • Strong background in content creation, media engagement, and digital communications.
  • Experience in agriculture, climate change, or environmental sustainability communications preferred.
  • Ability to synthesize scientific content into engaging, accessible communication.
  • Proven background coordinating the production of high-quality digital content such as such as briefs, imagery, videos, web articles, infographics, etc.
  • Excellent writing and editing skills in English (Arabic desirable).
  • Strong organizational, coordination, and project management skills.
  • Ability to work effectively and with diverse teams under tight deadlines and with high autonomy.
  • Ability to think strategically combined with the ability and willingness to do hands-on work.
  • A personable and supportive team-oriented candidate.
  • An upbeat and enthusiastic attitude.
  • Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
  • Strong work ethic and integrity.
  • Knowledge of the regions in which ICARDA operates.
  • Experience with Adobe InDesign is desirable.
  • Able to assess the quality of photographic and video materials.
Benefits
  • medical insurance
  • 30 days of annual leave
  • five months’ maternity leave
  • 15 days’ paternity leave
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